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Perovskia X atriplicifolia

Azure or Russian Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer/ Sanchez

 

Description

This broad perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and has small, gray green leaves with blue violet flowers that bloom in the summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.